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Iona College is a student-centered institution, rooted in a religious liberal arts education. Iona cultivates and encourages individuality, while at the same time providing a supportive, vibrant community. Our academics are challenging, but they are combined with a strong focus on practical, real-world experience and a commitment to meaningful service. This translates into experiential learning opportunities and internships, study abroad, and the ability for Iona students to work alongside faculty, researching and publishing throughout their college careers.

Our 45,000+ alumni network have embarked on careers in fields such as business, marketing, information systems, education, communications and the sciences…and all are eager to pay it forward by connecting with current Iona students to help get them started. Finally, drawing on our mission, community service both on and off campus is a goal that resonates with those who are Iona; students, alumni, faculty and staff…all who are propelled by the idea that a single person truly can make a difference and Move the World.

Please note: Iona College does not require the submission of a CSS profile. However, undergraduate students may be eligible for need-based grants from the College and should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually by April 15 in advance of each academic year, to be considered for grant assistance.Families can begin to complete the FAFSA on October 1, 2018.

Group Visits

Bring your students to visit Iona College! Iona offers group tours to high school students and their counselors or teachers.

To schedule a group tour please reach out to Raymond Garo, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions via email at rgaro@iona.edu.

In order to have the best experience, please follow the guidelines below:

General Guidelines:

The maximum number of students for a group visit is 45.

For every 10 students, at least one (1) chaperone is required. We ask that chaperones remain with their students at all times.

Your group tour is not confirmed until you receive an email notification that includes the date, time and location. Please allow at least two (2) weeks notice for all group visit requests.

Weekend dates are not available.

Cancellations:

Groups wishing to cancel must do so at least 48 hours in advance.

A "no-show" group will have future requests reviewed.

Academic Highlights

Honors Program: This academically challenging program is designed to meet the educational needs of the most highly motivated students at Iona. Open to students of any major, it offers a wide range of interdisciplinary courses and opportunities to engage in independent research. As a member of the Honors program, students receive 24 free tuition credits to be used over the course of four years during summer, winter or study abroad sessions.

Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation: We continue with this visionary program which will help students develop the skills and confidence to become leaders in their chosen field.

Faster MBA Option: We now offer a 39-credit MBA program available to students regardless of their undergraduate major. Students can complete a four-year bachelor’s degree in the subject field of their choice, then complete an MBA in one additional year!

Joint Degree Programs: Through partnerships with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Seton Hall Law School, we offer students joint programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law.

Campus Highlights

Guaranteed Housing: We offer students guaranteed four-year housing, with housing rates locked in for freshman and sophomore years. All seven residence halls at Iona College are fully air-conditioning.

SAGE Café|Market|More: The new café located on the street level of the new residential hall on North Avenue, offers a gourmet-style market with a bakery, coffee station, juice & smoothie bar, and grab & go options.

Expansion to the Business School building: Ground-breaking for the expansion began in July 2018. The new building, upon expected completion in Spring 2020, will dramatically impact Iona by more than doubling the current academic space of the facility for use by faculty and students from both the School of Business and School of Arts & Science.

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